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The Happy Elf

2005Movie45 min

AnimationComedy
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1

Summary

The Happy Elf is a 3D-animated family holiday special & centres on the lovable character Eubie the Elf, whose quest is to bring Christmas joy to an entire town of naughty children in a gloomy little town called Bluesville. Based on Grammy-winner Harry Connick, Jr.’s original song, The Happy Elf.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
John Rice
Written by
Andrew Fishman
Produced by
Stephen R. Brown

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Facts

December 2, 2005 · 45 min · Animation, Comedy, Family

Released
December 2, 2005
Runtime
45 min
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$53 million
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Happy Elf?"

Questions about The Happy Elf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Happy Elf?

PrimeAmebatvKartoon

In the United States, The Happy Elf streams on Prime, Amebatv, and Kartoon. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Happy Elf worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.1).

Is The Happy Elf okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Happy Elf make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Happy Elf?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.